Foundations of Occupational Therapy I

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This course introduces the student to the Occupational Therapy profession. The scope of Occupational Therapy practice and the historical and philosophical development of the profession are discussed. It includes theories, models of practice and frames of reference that underlay the practice of Occupational Therapy and how these guides clinical practice and provide a framework for understanding the client. Emphasis is placed on the role of engagement in occupations and purposeful activity in promoting health , in the prevention of disease and in the growth and fulfillment of human needs. Principles of clinical reasoning skills and evidence- based practice as they apply to Occupational Therapy are addressed. Fieldwork Experiences (Level I) are provided. TEOC 6004 - Active Learning Seminar. One (1) credit. This seminar uses a problem -based learning methodology, an active learning approach, and a face -to-face modality to understand and develop basic skills to perform the occupational therapy practice process.